Candle Flame Poem by Chitra Bisht

Candle Flame

Rating: 5.0

I come in different shapes and sizes
Different colors, occasionally with fragrances

Shrouded in wax from all sides
I am commonly know as candle light

The burning of wick makes me glow
Brightly with a beautiful halo

The wax ramparts melting in submission
Emitting gentle fragrance filling with passion

I witness the lovers professing their love
Brighten hearts by eliminating darkness

A part of meditation, reverence to God
A symbol of peace, bear witness to departed

So what if life is short, mine is shorter
Live it to the fullest, this is all that matters.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon 13 September 2024

The life of a candle is a very powerful metaphor. It's destiny is to burn and shed light for others. Even while it is burning itself to naught, it remains unnoticed…

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